Graduate Quality Engineer

This position is no longer open for applications

Salary: GBP
27000 - GBP
30000 per annum + pension

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading fabrication company to recruit a Graduate Quality Engineer based in Oxfordshire to support their growing project book.

This Graduate Quality Engineer role comes with a structured development pathway, funded training, mentoring from experienced engineers, and exposure to high‑integrity projects across nuclear, fusion, defence, healthcare and energy sectors.

If you’re a graduate engineer with a curiosity for how things are made, why they fail, and how quality prevents that, and you’re looking to build a long‑term career in a regulated fabrication environment, then submit your CV to apply today.

Within the role you will:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality procedures, inspection plans and project quality requirements
• Translate engineering drawings, specifications and standards into effective shop floor controls
• Verify product conformity through inspection and documentation review across fabrication and welding processes
• Identify, report and support investigation of non‑conformances, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, including traceability records and certification packs
• Assist with internal, customer and third‑party audits
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure compliance and resolve quality issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process control

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Welding, Aerospace or related engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Ability or willingness to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Structured, evidence‑based problem‑solving approach
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of personal ownership and integrity
• Eligibility to work in the UK and obtain security clearance if required

• Curious about engineering and manufacturing processes
• Willing to spend time learning on the shop floor
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
• A proactive problem‑solver
• Able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Eager to learn and develop within a structured graduate programme

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Full graduate progression and mentoring scheme